15 Nov 1949
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1949
Page
1
Washington writer accuses William Green of shielding racketeers within the AFL. He details a history of corruption allegations against Green and allied leaders, cites Bob Ma loney and other officials, and recounts a violent extortion case linked to a VP. The piece portrays a corrosive union leadership facing internal scrutiny.
Washington reports Secretary of State Acheson faces pressure over freeing American Consul Angus Ward and four staff from a Chinese Communist jail in Mukden Manchuria. Ward’s health and treatment remain uncertain as aides refrain from military action. Meanwhile, the 101st Alabama Baptist state convention opens in Hattiesburg with sessions including sermons, Bible society reports, and a busy afternoon and evening program. The state board discussed the year’s work and a $696,815 budget, a 12 percent rise since 1941.
In Los Angeles on November 15, police hunted a 67-year-old baker after the six-year-old Linda Joyce Glacoft was found murdered in a rubbish heap near her Crescent Heights home. Investigators reported a short-handled axe and a butcher knife nearby, with evidence suggesting the assault may have occurred in the yard before the body was dumped over a six-foot fence. the man, once questioned in a child mistreatment case, disappeared with his clothes. Linda, a Crescent Heights first-grader, was last seen at 3:45 pm. her mother recalled calling for her at 5 pm with no reply.
Mrs. Jennie Winchell, 77, mother of Walter Winchell, plunged from a Doctor's Hospital room on the 10th floor. A nurse found a window open and the body on the 87th street sidewalk. Police cite suicide or accidental fall. Walter Winchell was en route from Miami to New York after learning of the death.
Judith Coplon, convicted of spying for Russia, appeared in federal court as a conscientious government worker who uncovered subversive groups for the Justice Department. FBI Agent Granville corroborated that Coplon had promotions and praise, while her defense questioned Communist ties and hidden papers amid the pursuing arrest.
Washington reports the Interstate Commerce Commission granted authority for a 12 12 percent rise in coach and sleeping car mileage charges on 61 eastern lines. Commutation fares stay unchanged. Basic passenger rates rise to 3.376 cents per mile in coaches and 4.5 cents per mile in Pullman cars, up from 2 and 3 cents in 1941. Four increases since then have boosted eastern rates over 50 percent.
Baton Rouge officials clash over LSU finances with Public Funds Supervisor J E Williams asserting the university owes the state 1 229 299 from the 1946 48 budget, while LSU President Harold W Stoke disputes the tally. Williams notes unencumbered balances of 1 229 299 at period end and cites the 1946 act requiring remittance of surplus funds to the treasury after dedicated receipts. Stoke counters, stating legal questions aside, budgeting followed established precedent and audits approved the handling of funds.
Governor Long named John E. Coon to fill the unexpired term of the late Mayor George Breece in Monroe. Coon, a 30 year resident, ex New York Life agent and former state assembly leader, brings broad experience to oversee major city projects including power and water expansion sewer construction and annexation. The editorial praises his civic ties, state connections and urges wholehearted local cooperation.
John E. Coon, district agent for New York Life, was selected by Governor Earl Long to fill Monroe mayor George O. Breece’s unexpired term. Coon, elected Ouachita Parish state representative in 1948, is expected to take oath Wednesday after returning from Baton Rouge where he attended a Louisiana Law Institute meeting. He will serve two and a half years and has strong local business and civic support.
In Lynwood California on November 15 a 20 year old junior college student Thomas Lee Schwader shot himself in his car by the Los Angeles river hours after his 16 year old bride Edna Hamman rejected him in a motel on their wedding night. A note on his marriage license addressed to Edna urged her to try it if anyone calls it a coward's way out. Edna said she left him after telling him she no longer loved him. A pocket note indicates he refused to reconcile with a former sweetheart after a quarrel two weeks earlier.
Joyce Crafton testified she perceived no improper advances from James E. Heer after a homecoming dance. She said he became slightly amorous when saying good night before he fatally shot Jack T. McKeown, journalism senior and OSU active. A Franklin County grand jury considers first degree murder charges against Heer.
Charles William Holtsclaw known as Grandpa dies at his son C W Holtsclaw Jr. home on Greenwood Road near Flournoi. He celebrated his 100th birthday last summer stating longevity came from a calm life and a clear conscience. He is survived by two sons, 25 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.
John L. Lewis faced a near time limit as mediation pressed him to move toward a coal contract within 24 to 48 hours or risk White House action this week. President Truman likely to invoke Taft Hartley. a special fact finding panel was considered but has little support. The White House seeks to prevent a December 1 strike deadline from triggering broader disruption.
Government mediators work to avert a deck officers strike that could halt passenger and dry cargo ships from Atlantic and Gulf ports after midnight. The A F L Masters Mates and Pilots Union threatens a walkout over rotating jobs, with exemptions for oil tankers and coal ships. The America liner moved its sailing time to 10 pm, aiming toward Southampton. Union leader Charles F May confirms plans, citing 17 issues, as negotiators push to resolve the expired contract. Conciliator Margolis doubts a settlement before the deadline.
Narayan V. Godse and Narayan B. Apte were hanged at Ambala central jail after a two year legal fight over Gandhi’s assassination. Both displayed smiles, wore sacred marks, and carried small scripture bundles. Witnesses noted prayers and a swift cremation with Brahmin rites.
The De Havilland Comet the world’s first jet airliner flew 590 miles in one hour in a test from the Shetland Islands to Hatfield near London. Built to carry up to 40 persons the jet’s nonstop flight lasted longer than any before and the company expects a cruising speed near 500 miles an hour.
John M. Heathcock, foreman of the 12 man jury, described why the Ross murder case could not reach a verdict after nearly 24 hours behind locked doors. The jurors split eight to two for capital punishment, then eight to two for murder without capital, and finally ten to two deadlock. Judge E L Gladney declared a mistrial after the Saturday session. Heathcock also described the life of a locked up Ouachita parish murder trial jury.
Daily readers are told about sales options and a want ad number 4800. The message promises help writing ads and mentions cancellation privileges as part of a low seven-time rate deal.
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